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      Grief and Healing

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      How a Big, Lovable Magnum Became Minki’s Eben Pet-Etzebeth

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 10, 2026May 8, 2026 18,812 0

      ‘I truly believe my dad had a hand in bringing him into my life when I needed him most.’   Johannesburg, South Africa (10 May 2026) – When he arrived…

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026 4,966 0

      After the death of their son Ky, Jen Rowe found herself paying closer attention to the way people speak, listen and show up for one another. KY-ND emerged as her…

      'Good Things with Brent Lindeque' Marks 11 Years and a Game-Changing 2025

      ‘Good Things with Brent Lindeque’ Marks 11 Years and a Game-Changing 2025

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025 1,161 0

      This week, the poddie looks back on a season defined by courage, compassion and comedy, with guests who turned microphones into mirrors of the South African spirit.   South Africa…

      Mystery Flowers Left on Schoenies Beach Turn Out to Be a Beautiful Love Story

      Mystery Flowers Left on Schoenies Beach Turn Out to Be a Beautiful Love Story

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 8, 2025December 2, 2025 4,876 0

      Weeks ago, a Facebook post from the admin of a small community group in Schoenmakerskop caught our eye…   Eastern Cape, South Africa (08 November 2025) – Every Sunday, without…

      Hilton Collage

      Hilton College Boy Goes Viral For Beautifully Written Essay About Grief

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 12, 2025October 1, 2025 17,893 0

      This essay, written by a grade 11 learner in KZN, is one of the most powerful and raw things you’ll read this week.   Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal (11 September 2025) –…

      Kindness

      A Mother’s Call to Kindness, Five Years After Losing Her Son

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 14, 2025August 13, 2025 2,062 0

      After losing her 21-year-old son Wesley, Karen shares her story with a message to parents: show kindness, make time, and love your kids while you can.   Grassy Park, Cape…

      She Lost Her Grandfather… Then Found a Letter Addressed to Her Tucked in a Plane Magazine

      She Lost Her Grandfather… Then Found a Letter Addressed to Her Tucked in a Plane Magazine

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 13, 2025August 2, 2025 6,935 0

      When Emily Cross boarded a small flight from Durban to Cape Town, she wasn’t expecting a message, let alone one that felt like it came from someone she’d just lost….

      Sink… a South African Story That Hadn’t Been Told But Needs to be Seen.

      Sink… A South African Story That Hadn’t Been Told But Needs to be Seen.

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 21, 2016August 5, 2025 2,062 0

      Loss, love, guilt, and impossible choices. Sink isn’t afraid of the hard stuff… it leans in. And in doing so, it gives us one of the most powerful stories to…

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